Onihei English Sub & Dub

About Onihei

If you are hunting for a new action series, Onihei (鬼平) deserves a look (2017). The setup goes like this. At its core: The blade arts of the "Devil" tasked with striking down evils threatening a peaceful Edo! Heizou Hasegawa, upholding the role of chief officer protecting against crime and arson!

As things develop, in 1783, the heart of the Tenmei era, Hasegawa held the office of chief director of the department charged with sustaining safety in the region, suppressing the most vile of thieves and criminals, an individual largely feared.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio M2, so the studio's house style defines how Onihei looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Released in 2017, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.